Paola
Paola is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Italian origin, meaning “Small, humble”.
| Meaning | Small, humble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | pah-OH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Mexico, Colombia, Peru |
Meaning and origin of Paola
Paola is the Italian form of Paula, the feminine of Paul, from Latin paulus, 'small, humble'. Saint Paul the Apostle, author of many New Testament letters, made the name central to Christianity. Although Italian in spelling, Paola is widely used in Mexico, Colombia, Peru and across Latin America. Queen Paola of Belgium, born in Italy, is a royal bearer.
Is Paola a Christian name?
Paola honours Saint Paul and Saint Paula of Rome, a fourth-century companion of Saint Jerome. It is a well-loved Catholic name.
How popular is Paola?
Common in Italy and well used throughout Latin America.
Gifts with the name Paola
- Paola name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Paola baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Paola
Names similar to Paola
More Christian girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paola mean?
Paola means 'Small, humble'. It is of Latin, via Italian origin.
Is Paola a Christian name?
Paola honours Saint Paul and Saint Paula of Rome, a fourth-century companion of Saint Jerome. It is a well-loved Catholic name.
How do you pronounce Paola?
Paola is pronounced pah-OH-lah.
Is Paola a boy or girl name?
Paola is usually a girl name.